Dialog Axiata PLC, a leading player in the post and telecommunication services sector in Sri Lanka, is headquartered in Colombo. Established in 1997, the company has significantly shaped the telecommunications landscape, offering a diverse range of services including mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and digital solutions.
With a strong focus on innovation, Dialog Axiata stands out for its commitment to providing high-quality connectivity and customer-centric services. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being the first to launch 4G LTE services in Sri Lanka, reinforcing its market leadership.
Recognised for its robust network infrastructure and extensive coverage across the island, Dialog Axiata continues to enhance its offerings, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the telecommunications industry.
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Industry Intensity
Post and Telecommunications Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Post and Telecommunications Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dialog Axiata's reported carbon emissions
Dialog Axiata, headquartered in Sri Lanka, operates within the post and telecommunication services industry. The company has a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as stated in their sustainability report.
For the most recent reporting year with available emissions data, 2021, Dialog Axiata reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 128,243,940 kg CO2e. This total comprised:
- Scope 1 emissions: approximately 5,028,360 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary and mobile combustion, with a smaller contribution from fugitive emissions.
- Scope 2 emissions: approximately 107,835,800 kg CO2e, largely from purchased electricity.
- Scope 3 emissions: approximately 14,816,410 kg CO2e, including emissions from business travel, employee commute, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2020, Dialog Axiata's emissions data included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 4,981,120 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity of approximately 103,876,960 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel, employee commute, and upstream transportation and distribution.
While specific absolute emissions figures for 2022, 2023, and 2024 are not directly provided, the company did report emission factors per unit of revenue, per employee, and per GB of data for these years, indicating ongoing monitoring and reporting. For instance, in 2022, the emissions per unit of revenue were approximately 935.15 kg CO2e per USD. In 2023, this figure was approximately 783.3 kg CO2e per LKR. For 2024, the emissions per unit of revenue were approximately 751.78 kg CO2e per LKR.
Dialog Axiata's commitment to net-zero by 2050 signifies a comprehensive climate strategy, encompassing all scopes of emissions. The company's data suggests a fluctuating but generally significant carbon footprint within the telecommunications sector. Further details on specific reduction initiatives and interim targets would provide a more complete picture of their climate action progress. As a subsidiary, some climate initiatives and targets may be cascaded from its parent company, Axiata Group Berhad.
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Dialog Axiata’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2050
reach net-zero by 2050
reach net-zero by 2050
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Axiata Group Berhad
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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